James I. Courson

James I. Courson, 78, of Allerton passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at the Newman Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Jim was born on March 30, 1944 in Allerton to Loren and Katheleen (Rudder) Courson.  He married Beverly Flynn on April 23, 1965 in Villa Grove.

He is survived by two children, Jeannie (Allen) Bishop of Allerton and Tom (Julie) Courson of Dalton City; two grandchildren, Peyton and Parker Courson; and two sisters, Marjorie (Paul) Wilson and Barb Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson Alex Smith, and sister Sue Ramsey.

James attended ABL high school and worked at Courson Hardware.  He enjoyed working on race cars and pulling tractors, fishing, and attending his grandchildren's ball games.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Young America Cemetery (Hume, IL) with Pastor Clyde Snyder officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Allerton Methodist Church.

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